Family – Jawad Williams

It Does Take A Village!

April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 WAD

There is an old African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child”. The meaning of the proverb is that it takes an entire community to raise a child. There is only so much that can be learned from a child’s own parents, but the experiences and help of those within their community can lead to more... Read More

My 2018 Review… A Year of Growth!

December 31, 2018December 31, 2018 WAD

If only one word can describe my 2018, it would be 素晴らしい, that is amazing in Japanese. The way God lined things up for my family, friends and I was truly a blessing. Most of my 2018 was spent in Japan. Last season was my return to Japan after ten years and went exactly the way I wanted it to.... Read More

Year 14 … The Young OG

October 3, 2018 WAD

It’s almost time. The 14th year of my professional career is about to start. I’ve played in eight different countries, changed teams a few times, had some great and some not so good moments, but the one thing that has never changed is my love for the game of basketball. Last season, I told you all that I attained one... Read More

THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN

July 22, 2018 WAD

I’m pretty sure by now that you guys have heard all the stories about former Tar Heels returning to Chapel Hill during the summer. The difference between this summer and summers past is the duration some of my Tar Heel brothers have been in town. This summer has been special. Since coming to Chapel Hill in 2001 I always had... Read More

ANOTHER ONE

May 29, 2018 WAD

I have just recently completed my 13th season as a professional basketball player. This season also included some changes. I had to leave home earlier than I ever had to leave before. I’ve abroad longer than usual. Even with these changes, this season has definitely been great for many reasons. Coming into this season I prayed continuously to return... Read More

GUESS WHO’S BACK?

August 29, 2017August 29, 2017 WAD

Thirteen years into my professional basketball career and I find myself in a very familiar place. That place is Japan. In 2007 I signed my first contract overseas that would actually have me out of the country for an entire season. I signed with a team in Sapporo, Japan. Yes, as in Sapporo the beer company. Sapporo is located on... Read More

Summer on the Hill

July 25, 2017 WAD

Summer On The Hill Coming Home in the summer is always an exciting and very eventful time of the year. As usual a majority of my time is spent in Chapel Hill with the rest of my Tar Heel brethren. I still find it pretty cool myself to see how many guys who played at UNC still live... Read More

Dear President Barack Obama

January 11, 2017April 9, 2017 WAD

Dear President Barack Obama, I just wanted to take this time to personally say thank you. Thank for what you have done for the United States. Thank you for leading with class, even when the odds and some may have been against you. My biggest thanks to you is for reminding us all to dream and to dream big, without... Read More

My 2016 in Review

January 1, 2017April 9, 2017 WAD

While 2016 may have been a rough year for most, for me 2016 was a year of change and growth for the better. My year’s good moments, definitely far outweighed my bad moments. Stick with me as I reflect. Lets start off with something that didn’t directly affect me, but still hit home for me literally, the Cleveland Cavaliers winning... Read More

Behind The Bench…The Wife’s Perspective

March 1, 2016April 9, 2017 WAD

Thanks to reality TV and social media, being a “basketball wife” has become a stereotypical fantasy. Yet, people have no clue about the day to day highs and lows of how this type of career impacts the entire family. In reality, being in this role, doesn’t only consist of putting on cute little outfits to go to basketball games, lunching... Read More

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